Telangana to Raise Education Spending Every Year, Says CM Revanth Reddy

In a major push toward strengthening public education, A. Revanth Reddy announced that the education sector will remain a top priority in Telangana, with annual Budget allocations set to increase gradually to 15% in the coming years.

The Chief Minister, who also holds the Education portfolio, made the announcement while inaugurating the ‘Exclusive Education Week’ celebrations in Hyderabad on Monday. During the event, he also unveiled infrastructure projects worth ₹1,700 crore aimed at improving government schools across the state.

The proposed projects include the development of integrated school complexes, construction of additional classrooms and expansion of pre-primary education facilities in government institutions. The initiative is part of the state government’s broader strategy to strengthen foundational learning and improve access to quality education.

Addressing the gathering, Revanth Reddy acknowledged recommendations made by the Telangana Education Commission, which had suggested allocating 17% of the state Budget to education. However, he explained that a sudden increase from the current 7.6% allocation would not be financially practical.

“Although the Telangana Education Commission recommended 17%, we could not increase it so suddenly from 7.6%. But it is our priority, and it will increase every year,” he said.

One of the key announcements made during the programme was the introduction of admissions to pre-primary sections in government schools from the 2026–27 academic year. The move is expected to strengthen early childhood education and help government schools compete more effectively with private institutions that already offer nursery and kindergarten-level programmes.

The Education Week programme also highlighted the government’s focus on inclusive education and student welfare. During the event, the Chief Minister distributed laptops to achievers, including a paralympic shooter, while several ministers and senior officials attended the celebrations.

Education experts say the proposed rise in budgetary support could significantly improve infrastructure, teacher training and foundational literacy outcomes if implemented consistently. Increased investment in pre-primary education is also being viewed as a critical step toward improving long-term learning outcomes among children from economically weaker sections.

The announcement comes at a time when several Indian states are attempting to modernise public education systems through infrastructure expansion, digital learning initiatives and reforms aligned with the goals of the National Education Policy.